FRANCOTTE M69 WERDER CARBINE

11.5mm; excellent bore, good stock, 15.5'' barrel, Manufactured in Belgium, marked on the back of the frame "M/69 / 1872". Bavarian proofs "crown/AF" on the right side of the frame and barrel. Serial number 3832 appears on the left side of the barrel and frame and on the right side of the buttstock. The rear frame cover is numbered 2412. Fixed inverted V front sight, fixed rear sight with a folding leaf which is serial number to match the gun. Original metal finish has turned mostly patina. Walnut stock. The buttplate tang is unit marked "3 Ch R/2". Mechanically fine. Nice bore. From the collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Antique, s/n 38xx